# Is Iran ready for another major US attack after the midterms?

https://mins.news/en/item/111250

- DW, 2026-10-22 14:16 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/is-iran-ready-for-another-major-us-attack-after-midterm-elections/a-79734082?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> US media reports say Washington is considering strikes on Iran after the midterm elections, and that the US and Israel have developed options for an operation targeting nuclear facilities, energy infrastructure and weapons. Tehran says it is preparing to preserve the regime and impose regional costs, including a broad response if attacked again.

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